Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

No two calls for an ambulance are ever exactly the same. Certain emergencies are more common than others and oftentimes elicit a call to emergency services. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. What Are The Most Common Emergencies?

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Background: Frequent callers of emergency medical services comprise a disproportionate percentage of emergency department visits. This study aims to describe reasons for calling 911 and healthcare services among frequent callers in Ontario. This might free up ambulance services for more urgent calls.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 19, 2019

Justin Morgenstern is an emergency physician and the creator of the excellent #FOAMed project called First10EM.com Case: A 33-year-old man arrives via emergency medical services (EMS) after initially being found unresponsive with an oxygen saturation of 89%, respiratory rate of six, a systolic blood pressure of 75 mmHg, and pinpoint pupils.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Brief History of EMS in New Jersey New Jersey has seen Emergency Medical Services since the 1920’s, and was one of the first states to have this volunteer service. In fact, in 1927, the town of Belmar was one of the the first established volunteer ambulance services in the nation.

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